Baladi

Baladi means country style in Arabic. Like here, it can mean country or it can mean country. In this case, I mean country cute and sweet. This is the kind of hat you would wear while in the country or trying to remember your visit there. Knit entirely in one piece, with very minimal sewing (only enough to tack the bow to the hat so it does not flop around), this is cleverly and creatively constructed. Baladi is a quick knit, sized from infant to large adult, making it perfect for gift making.

I am so honored to be releasing this as part of Malabrigo Yarn’s Quickies program, and hope you will enjoy this quick and fun project.

Materials:

1 (1, 1, 2, 2) skein Malabrigo Washted (100% Superwash Merino Wool) - (210 yards / 192 meters, 3.5 ounces / 100 grams per skein)

approximately 115 (145, 195, 260, 350) yards / 110 (135, 180, 240, 320) meters

US size 6 (4.0 mm) needles in preferred style for knitting in the round (or size to achieve gauge)

Gauge: 20 stitches and 32 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch, blocked

Sizes: Infant/Toddler (Child/Teen, Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large)

Finished Measurements: 16 (18, 20, 22, 24) inches / 40 (45, 50, 55, 60) cm finished circumference

Skills Required: Knitting in the round, decreasing, creative manipulation of your knitting.